Our team is in the final stages of preparation before we fly to Rwanda early next Monday morning, July 6th. For many on the team it is their first international service mission experience. For some this is a second mission in service to ZOE ministry, having participated in the 2007 medical mission to Zambia; for our team leader, Ed, this is his 3rd mission and a return to serve the youth of the Giving Hope empowerment program in Rwanda founded by Epiphanie Mujawimana.
We have been preparing for several weeks now: team meetings, physical exams, shots, paperwork, prayer, as well as taking on team assignments so the work of this team is shared amongst us all. While we prepare individually and as a team, our families and friends, along with the church, are supporting us in this journey as well. We are most grateful, as it takes the support of many to bring these mission efforts into form so we can actually do the work on site. Both our team and our sister team, returning for medical mission to Zambia, will be commissioned this Sunday at the 11am. service.
We have been preparing for several weeks now: team meetings, physical exams, shots, paperwork, prayer, as well as taking on team assignments so the work of this team is shared amongst us all. While we prepare individually and as a team, our families and friends, along with the church, are supporting us in this journey as well. We are most grateful, as it takes the support of many to bring these mission efforts into form so we can actually do the work on site. Both our team and our sister team, returning for medical mission to Zambia, will be commissioned this Sunday at the 11am. service.
Our journey begins with a series of long flights from Raleigh to Kigali, Rwanda followed by a 2 1/2 hour bus ride to Butare. This location will serve as our destination as we move from there to the on site locations each day. Through the generous gifts of church family and personal friends, the church is able to support ZOE ministry and Giving Hope project by purchasing the building materials we will be using to build the homes for some of these vulnerable children.
Since our priority is to be fully engaged in the mission work, detailed postings to this blog may not be practical. Many of you who are following this blog want to keep up with our team and our work. We will do our best to honor that interest. We intend to use this blog to keep you informed and to share our experiences while in Rwanda.
Thank you for your support and for your interest in our journey. We trust that with adequate preparation and so many prayers we will travel safely to do the work we have been called to do for this mission.
Blessings, Stacy
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